Report Earthquakes for Science!
We had a bit of a trembler here at Universe Today headquarters on Vancouver Island. According to the USGS, it…
And the Winner is…! Astronomy Photographer of the Year Announced
[/caption] Stunning photos alert! Here are some absolutely gorgeous, award-winning photos from amateur astronomers and photographers. Over 700 entries were…
PTF11kly: Messier 101 Supernova SN 2011fe Update
[/caption] Are you curious about what's happening with the supernova event in Messier 101? What's its magnitude and how can…
Look Out Below! Huge Satellite Coming in for Uncontrolled Re-Entry
[/caption] There’s a defunct 6.5-ton satellite heading our way. Trouble is, NASA’s not sure exactly where and when it might…
Progress Crash Investigation Update
[/caption] The Russian space agency has provided an update on the investigation into the August 24 failure of a Soyuz…
GRAIL Unveiled for Lunar Science Trek — Launch Reset to Sept. 10
[/caption] NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) moon mapping twins and the mighty Delta II rocket that will blast…
Cosmic Collisions – The Astronomical Alchemist
[/caption]Here on Earth the practice of alchemy once had its era - trying to turn lead into gold. However, somewhere…
Backyard Science: How You Can Make a Difference
[/caption] It's a great time to be an amateur astronomer! Nowadays, "backyard" astronomers armed with affordable CCD imagers, high-quality tracking mounts, inexpensive…
Where In the Universe #151
It's back by popular demand! Here's a new Where In The Universe Challenge. Name where in the Universe this image…
‘Invisible’ World Discovered Around a Distant Star
[/caption] There’s a planet out there playing a game of ‘doorbell ditch’ with astronomers. Scientists can’t see this distant world,…